I still have aftereffects from the COVID that Ive been working through. Hes led many places and many young men., Shays separation agreement shared by ETSU called payments the school is making to him as severance payment. When Carter was asked why the school would call them severance payments when Shay resigned, he said, Thats a legal question. Im not talking about AAU or street ball. That was the challenge. Oliver also saw duty in the NBA Development League and a variety of leagues overseas. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. They discuss Nelsons path through the profession and answer questions from the room. Adam and Brandon do a phenomenal job running the Rising coaches! It was so good that we went for double the time! Gordon initially joined the Southeast mens basketball staff on May 26, 2015. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Sports reporter for the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Assistant coach World University Games, 1995, head coach, 99.Member United States of America Basketball Men's Collegiate Committee, 2000. Oliver served as an advanced scout for the Philadelphia 76ers from 2011-13. Hell have them on the court for the first time Tuesday. DePaul opened the season by winning nine of its first 12 games. The season included a nine-game winning streak, the longest for the Flyer program since 1989-90, and the squad finished 16th in the final regular season poll conducted by the Associated Press. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. He spent an hour and 15 minutes meeting with the players. After taking over prior to the start of the 2003-04 season, Purnell put Clemson on the map in his fourth season. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle (15th all-time, 858 wins), Hawks head coach Nate McMillan (18th, 719 wins) and Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra (24th, 651 wins) are the next three active head coaches who could eventually crack the top 10. -Carrot and Stick Approach Clemson earned a berth in the NIT and finished the season with a 16-16 overall record. Purnell led the team to 17 consecutive victories to open the season, also tying a record held by the 1986-87 Tigers while lasting as the nation's last remaining unbeaten team that season. He was named a Converse honorable mention All-American as a senior and also received the Tom Scott Award as Old Dominion's Outstanding Gentleman Student-Athlete. His 2007-08 team advanced to the ACC Championship game before falling to top-ranked North Carolina. It takes effort. Gordon says his coaching career has been fulfilling, as he was an assistant when Wall had several individual state champions in tennis and was at Stanton when track star Jeremy Stallings won the 1993 state championship in the 800 meters with a Class 2A record time of 1 minute, 49.2 seconds. Mike Flynn. 2.30 Fuminio The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We will really coach that hard at a high level. It was a steady move up the victory ladder for Purnell since he arrived at Clemson in April 2003. -Basketball Trainers https://lnkd.in/gkg4jheB, Norbert Opitz, a basketball coach and educator at Alba Berlin shares some of his favorite small-sided basketball games and drills. Oliver also helped mentor guards DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell and Daishon Knight, who both earned All-MVC Second Team honors. This week, Mark Phelps is joined by Marville College Assistant Coach Raul Placeres They discuss Placeres path through the profession and answer questions from the room. NBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and author Mike Prada joins #thebasketballpodcast to share insights on how spacing and the three-point shot changed how we coach. pic.twitter.com/Jhu21DlilA. Oliver has experience in other basketball roles, playing for two years at Caltech before sliding into an assistant coaching position there. Its a mindset. The Tigers also won 20 or more games for the third straight season in 2008-09, a first in school history. The College Interview & Hiring Process with Kareem Richardson. He was also recognized for his efforts in the fight against cancer with the 2010 Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award. Gordon said hes retiring from coaching to spend more time with his wife Melissa, daughter Shelby, son-in-law Derek, his grandchildren Case and Evy and his son Colby, who is headed to medical school. -Interleaving He served as the head men's basketball coach at Radford University from 1988 to Defending and rebounding take absolutely no talent to do, he said. I think he did a wonderful job today talking about his background and what hes done. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Named Big South Conference Coach of Year, 1991, Colonial Athletic Association Coach of Year, 1993, Coach of Year in State of Virginia, 1993, Atlantic 10 Coach of Year, 1998. There is no visitation. He added to his list of coaching honors in 2009 when he was named District III Coach of the Year by the USBWA. Addtionally, Brandon Young and Cleveland Melvin finished their DePaul careers ranked among the top scorers in school history. Coach Oliver is a special, special person, ETSU Athletic Director Scott Carter said during an introductory news conference at the Gordon Ball Court. Oliver joined the Badgers in Madison after a pair of three-year coaching stints at North Dakota (2012-14) and Illinois State (2015-17). He later coached at Wall where he won five district championships and went 246-82 over 10 years (2003-12). His most recent appointment is the ultimate testament to his leadership within the coaching ranks. Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Oliver He coached prominent NBA players, such as Tim Duncan and Allen Iverson, in Greece in 2004 at the Olympics. Purnell was also one of 10 finalists for the Henry Iba Award, presented annually to the nation's top head coach. Purnell compiled a record of 138-88 (.613) during his seven-year tenure at Clemson while the program improved its winning percentage in five straight seasons from 2004-09. Working primarily with ISUs guards, Oliver has helped the Redbirds earn multiple Missouri Valley Conference accolades at the guard position, including 2017 MVC Player of the Year and MVC Defensive Player of the Year Paris Lee. Winds light and variable. From young assistants to head coaches, Rising Coaches sits down with some of the brightest minds in basketball to talk about their rise through the profession and what they are working on now. As a senior, Oliver led the Big Ten in assist-to-turnover ratio and assists per game, leading the Hawkeyes to the 2001 Big Ten Tournament Championship and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Chance of rain 80%. Oliver will also have to re-recruit ETSUs current players and hire a staff. This is a carousel. Sports Director There are some bright individuals. That resignation came a month after a picture of the team kneeling during the national anthem circulated on social media, receiving both support and backlash from the community and state leaders. During his collegiate playing career, Oliver started all but two games for the Iowa Hawkeyes, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors after his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletics Excellence. He was on the Maryland staff as an assistant coach from 1985-88. Spoelstra took over in Miami when he was 38 years old, a full 10 years sooner than Popovich in San Antonio. Hes an authentic leader and hes going to be a wonderful person to lead our program.. In each of his final two seasons at Old Dominion his teams claimed the CAA regular season championship, won 21 games and advanced to the NIT. 5 seed in the 2008 NCAA Championship. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Join Facebook to connect with Steve Gordon and others you may know. WebA 2006 Illinois State graduate, Gordon began his basketball career as the head student manager for the Redbirds and worked three seasons there when Moser was the head Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Jacy Lewis/Reporter-Telegram, Coach Doug Gordon 11/15/2021 Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. In 10 of his last 15 seasons he has taken a team to postseason play, including each of his final six at Clemson. She was the second child of Woodson and Willora Young Terrell. It was the first top 20 final ranking for the Dayton program since 1969. She grew up with her two brothers, Billy Earl and Jerry and her sister, Judy on a farm in Lockney, TX. I took the job and I didnt know that. Coaches there to reflect on the time they were in the same boat. Joe Avento is the Sports Editor for the Johnson City Press and Kingsport Times News and has covered East Tennessee State University athletics and local golf since 1987. 11:35 From Inbound, In our on-going youth basketball seriesWork on first step, leveraging advantage, finishing vs. a defender and more using this Hip Turn 1-on-1 youth basketball drill. We negotiated those situations with his representation., Defending and rebounding take absolutely no talent to do. In January 2016, she broke the Massachusetts record for most wins by a girls basketball Don Byron, who led the Oliver Ames boys basketball team to the Hockomock League Davenport Division title during the abbreviated 2020-21 season, died Saturday after a long battle with throat cancer. Oliver comes to Johnson City from Knoxville, where he spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Nelson tallied 1,335 wins over 2,398 regular Clemson's all-around improvement in 2004-05 was evident in the NCAA statistical categories as well. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Seven of the wins were on the road, which was the most by a Flyer team in 33 years. Start your subscription for just $5 for 3 months This week, Mark Phelps is joined by Holy Cross Head Coach Brett Nelson. In his final year he had the program ranked in the top 20 of the AP poll much of the season. This week, Mark Phelps is joined by former North Carolina A&T Head Coach Will Jones. Additionally, he was a coach prominently involved in the USA Basketball program for nearly 10 years. From his first victory at Radford on Nov. 30, 1988 to his 400th career win with the Blue Demons on Dec. 22, 2010, Purnell has recorded a milestone victory at each stop of his coaching career. Education: Bachelor of Kinesiology and Movement Science, University of Michigan 1999; Master's in Education, projected winter 2015 As the Pacers video coordinator/advance scout, Oliver was responsible for the preparation of scouting reports and game plans, as well as leading team practices and shoot-arounds. I missed a lot of my kids growing up for athletics and I dont want to miss my grandkids growing up.. Thats a green light to play. 0.00 Cone Game Evidence of the rebuilding at DePaul started in 2011-12 as the Blue Demons improved in a variety of ways. Following his three years at Niagara, Oliver then coached one season at Texas A&M and two seasons at Cornell. He has a tremendous reputation for building relationships, has great rapport with players and excels in player development, particularly with guards. Definitely a must have in the podcast library! And theres some champions in that room. We appreciate all hes done for Legacy High School and the athletic department.. Ron Oliver joined Florida Atlantic University's staff as the Director of Basketball Operations in May 2014 before being elevated to assistant coach in the spring of 2016. As a team, ETSU knocked down 281 three During the 2016-17 season, the Redbirds set program records for overall victories (28) and conference wins (17). -Embrace Chaos ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Among Olivers initial tasks will be soothing some feelings over the divide in the community that surfaced when the team kneeled during the national anthem. Oliver is an avid sportsman and enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Andrea Oliver, and their children, Isaias, Pedro, Malea, Jackson and Isabella. 04:06 Into Cross Screen Eric Gordon remains one of the league's most highly sought-after players ahead of the NBA's trade deadline in February. She began coaching at OAHS in 1975 as an assistant field hockey coach, assistant basketball coach and the head softball coach. He led the Flyers to at least 21 wins in each of his last four years, the first time since the late 1960s that Dayton had four straight 20-win seasons. In three seasons at ISU, Oliver helped guide Illinois State to a 68-34 overall record, a share of the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title and two National Invitation Tournament bids (2015 and 2017). We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Im really excited about this opportunity to build on that and lead us as we take our next steps forward.. Great Podcast for the Hoop Junkie. Oliver became just the third player in Big Ten history to finish his career with more than 1,500 points, 500 assists and 200 steals. Purnell began his collegiate head coaching career at Radford in 1988-89. In 1997-98 Purnell was named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year by the league's coaches and was the NABC District Coach of the Year that same season. 5.46 3v3 Logo Game to Put Ball Inside Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops says transfer QB Devin Leary, who had season-ending surgery in 2022 for a pectoral injury, is "close to full go" for the Wildcats. Desmond Oliver was named the new mens basketball coach at ETSU on Monday. The Rebels went 17-14 in his final year of coaching, their first winning season since 2013-14. It was just time. I have been impressed with him over the years and after getting to know him better through this process, it became easy to see why he has been so successful in the past as a player and most recently as a coach. Today, Oliver is a Wizards assistant coach. 2005-08 - Indiana Pacers (Video Coordinator/Advanced Scout) Feedback, questions or accessibility issues: Barry Alvarez: Three Decades of Excellence, University of Wisconsin-Madison Privacy Policy, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, B.A., Business Administration, Iowa, 2001, Assistant Coach, Wisconsin (2017-present), Assistant Coach, Illinois State (2014-2016), Assistant Coach, North Dakota (2011-2013). Its the old clich but its the truth. Four hours before the start of that 60-56 victory, freshman Billy Garrett Jr. was named the BIG EAST Rookie of the Year. Following the 2009-10 season, senior forward Trevor Booker was selected by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the NBA Draft. This week, Mark Phelps is joined by Player Development Coach Mike Procopio. In addition to his He brings over 15 years of experience at both the college and NBA level. 6:54 Complex Actions Member of National Association Basketball Coaches (board directors 1998, president 2006-2007, District Coach of Year 1998, District IV Coach of Year 1993). This button displays the currently selected search type. High 64F. The Rebels made a push for a playoff spot this past season but fell short on the losing end of two single-possession defeats in district play. Clemson also returned to the national polls for the first time since the 1998-99 season. Among the many highlights during his time at Clemson were the No. The seven-game streak was the longest for a DePaul team since the 1993-94 season. He had an older staff that couldnt relate. Prior to beginning his coaching career in 2011, Oliver enjoyed a nine-year professional playing career that included two seasons (2001-03) with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. 7.01 4v4 Find Last Player, Hockey development coach and educator Ted Suihkonen joins #thebasketballpodcast to share insights on developing speed of hand, speed of foot and speed of mind. Webagordon@semo.edu Phone 651-2989 Alma Mater Tampa, 2006 Adam Gordon was elevated to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2018-19 season. His move up the ladder within the NABC culminated with his selection as the organization's President, a capacity he served during the 2006-07 season. Recipient Development Coach of Year award, United States of America Basketball, 1999, Coaches versus Cancer Champion award, National Association Basketball Coaches, 2010. We will really coach that hard at a high level.. 5.02 4v4 from Black Out Call from Coach Associate AD / Communications & Public Relations (Administration, Football) Mike Stamus. 9 Marquette, which advanced to the NCAA Final Four at season's end, and a victory over a top 20 Cincinnati team. Choose wisely! Doug did a good job at Legacy High School, Midland ISD Executive Director of Athletics Blake Feldt said. He was named the 13th head coach in DePaul basketball history on April 6, 2010 after stops at Clemson, Dayton, Old Dominion and Radford. Weekly Spaces with Brett Nelson from Holy Cross. Purnell,, Oliver Gordon was born on May 19, 1953 in Berlin. @pjpollock123. Personal His players have been successful on the court and in the classroom. He replaces Jason Shay, who served one year as ETSUs head coach. The two Baltimore natives led the Blue Demons and all BIG EAST freshmen in scoring throughout the 2010-11 season. Clemson finished the 2006-07 season with a 25-11 record and advanced to the NIT championship game for the second time in school history. Theyve been a part of those teams. Prior to his career as a head coach at the Division I level, Purnell served as an assistant coach for 10 seasons at his alma mater, Old Dominion, and at the University of Maryland. Following an outstanding prep career at DeSaless High School in Lockport, New York, Oliver played one year at Genesee Community College in Batavia, New York ETSUs Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold a press conference inside Gordon Ball Court Monday at 3 p.m. to introduce the new mens basketball head coach. Im excited about those guys.. A win over Georgetown in the first round of the BIG EAST Championship saw the Blue Demons finish the 2013-14 season on the upswing. The Destination opens for 2023 season, JC BASEBALL: Chaps suffer first loss after DH split with NCTC, JC MENS BASKETBALL: Chaps can end postseason drought against SPC, Hikers may encounter temporary closures at Big Bend, Region 18 Education Service Center hosts school safety summit. I loved the energy. Everyone I talked to about Dean had the utmost respect for his leadership, teaching abilities and passion for helping student-athletes. Oliver File Oliver introduced as new ETSU basketball coach, Subscriber Verification(Must be Logged In Using Free Account). Assistant coach University Maryland Terrapins, 19851988.Head coach Radford University Highlanders, 19881991, University Dayton Flyers, Ohio, 19942003, Clemson University Tigers, South Carolina, 20032010, DePaul University Blue Demons, Chicago, since 2010. Didnt know that ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to.. 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